Comparison

Spoolo vs 3D Print Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spoolo

This app helps 3D printing enthusiasts and farm owners accurately calculate production costs, set selling prices, and manage filament inventory. It accounts for print time, material usage, marketplace fees, and desired profit margins.

Highlights
  • Calculate production costs
  • Set selling prices
  • Track filament usage
  • Manage marketplace fees
  • Monitor filament stock
  • Adjust global settings
Features
Read full description

Spoolo is the workshop app for 3D printing. Track every spool, scan NFC filament tags, and price your prints so you know the real profit before you sell. SPOOL INVENTORY • See grams left, stock value and low-stock alerts for every spool • Use, weigh and refill spools with full history • Log a print and Spoolo deducts the filament automatically • Add spools from a catalog of 47 brands, 369 product lines and over 2,000 colors, with temperatures and empty-spool weights NFC SPOOL TAGS • Scan a tag to open its spool instantly • Write OpenSpool-compatible tags to NTAG213/215/216 stickers • Link any NFC sticker to a spool PRICING THAT ADDS UP • Material, electricity, machine wear, failed prints, labor, packaging and shipping • Multi-color prints and several pieces per batch • Marketplace fees for Etsy, Amazon FBA, eBay, Shopify or direct sales, all editable • Recommended price from your markup, or set your own and see the real profit • Break-even price, margin and profit per hour WORKSHOP TOOLS • Quick Quote calculator • Spool weigher using a kitchen scale • Length and weight converter • Material guide with nozzle, bed and drying temperatures • Printer presets with power draw and expected life • CSV export and any currency The free version includes one spool and one project. Spoolo Pro unlocks unlimited spools and projects. By subscribing to the Pro Plan, you agree to abide by Apple's End User License Agreement (EULA). We recommend reviewing Apple's EULA before making any in-app purchases to ensure that you are fully informed and in compliance with their terms and conditions. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

3D Print Tracker

This app helps 3D printing enthusiasts accurately calculate material costs, optimize print settings, and manage project expenses. It provides precise breakdowns for filament usage, weight conversions, and profit margins for selling prints.

Highlights
  • Filament cost calculator
  • Material weight conversions
  • Profit margin tools
  • Print cost optimization
  • Fast and clean interface
Features
Read full description

Take the guesswork out of your 3D printing projects! The 3D Printing Calculator is the ultimate mobile companion for makers, engineers, and hobbyists looking to track exact material usage, optimize print settings, and manage project costs with precision. Whether you run a single hobby printer or manage a full printing farm, this app helps you calculate exactly how much filament, time, and money every single slice will cost before you hit print. Stop wasting expensive materials and start pricing your prints accurately. KEY FEATURES: • Filament Cost Calculator: Enter your spool weight, price, and sliced filament usage to get instant, precise material cost breakdowns. • Material Weight Calculations: Easily convert lengths to weights for PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, and more. • Smart Profit Margins: Selling your prints? Built-in markup tools help you add electricity, labor, and machine wear costs to ensure you always turn a profit. • Clean, Fast Interface: Built for quick inputs right next to your workspace, no complex setups required. Take control of your 3D printing workflows and maximize your slicing efficiency. Download 3D Printing Calculator today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spoolo4 screens
3D Print Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Print Tracker at 5.0 against Spoolo's 1.0. 3D Print Tracker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spoolo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 3D Print Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Print Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spoolo ships an update every 9 months, 3D Print Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spoolo versus 3D Print Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoolo3D Print Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTRICS IT GmbHHoward Frischer

Customer experience

Spoolo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

3D Print Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spoolo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
2 purchases

3D Print Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Pro Access$1.991 Month
  • Premium Pro Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Spoolo free?
Spoolo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Print Tracker free?
3D Print Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spoolo or 3D Print Tracker?
3D Print Tracker is rated higher. Spoolo averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 3D Print Tracker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Spoolo or 3D Print Tracker have ads?
Neither Spoolo nor 3D Print Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spoolo or 3D Print Tracker?
Spoolo ships an update every 9 months, and 3D Print Tracker weekly. Most recently, Spoolo was updated on November 4, 2026 and 3D Print Tracker on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons